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Stock photographs are everywhere — billboards, magazines, brochures, and websites. They can be found in viral memes and even political ads. Even Bliss by Charles O’Rear, the background for Windows XP — often called the most “recognizable” photograph in history — got its start on a stock photography website. Stock photographers often work without clear-cut […] More

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Road Trips USA 7. Route 66 – Arizona Speaking of Route 66, this road trip is very different from Scotland’s incredible coast. We driven many different portions of Route 66, but you can drive this entire route from Chicago to California. Much of the 3,940km route is abandoned and decrepit as it was forgotten when […] More

Choosing where to stay in Florence can be difficult because there is so much to see around the city. Luckily, the city is so compact, no matter which neighborhood you choose to stay, you’ll probably be within walking distance to most other sights. Florence is known as one of the most romantic cities in Italy. It’s full of culture, famous […] More

For anyone worried about what GMOs are doing to our agricultural system and how Monsanto is patenting plants across the planet, there’s another dangerous devil on the horizon. Palm Oil Products have been around for years, but the evils of palm oil deforestation go unnoticed by the average consumer. If you’ve not gotten the dirty details […] More

Epiphytes can be found in unusual places, such as the trunks of trees or cliff sides. Here is the definition of epiphyte and a couple of examples. Life is all around us and takes different shapes and forms to survive. There are thousands upon thousands of different kinds of animals from tiny bugs to large moose. […] More

Well, to start off on a positive note, travelling by plane doesn’t necessarily increase your chances of getting the flu or cold more than being in pretty much any other crowded place. But no one likes having a snotty nose for a week so here’s a basic guide on how to avoid it Allegedly, more than every one in […] More

Budapest’s old Jewish quarter is home to the craze of ‘ruin bars’ – old industrial buildings converted to drinking joints. So what’s all the fuss about? I went to find out. More info: curiologist.com Started in 2002, Szimpla Kert is the oldest and most iconic ruin bar It had been an old factory that had […] More

For this piece, we’ve partnered with logo design experts at Looka (an AI-powered logo and brand identity design platform). Their free logo maker provides business owners with a quick way to design a beautiful brand and, like 500px, they’re focused on getting small business owners high-quality creative assets in a quick and affordable manner. If […] More

Tasmanian travel writer Andrew Strikis of Lap of Tasmania shares the best things to do in Tasmania on a road trip around the Australian island. On the other side of the world – an island off an island – Tasmania is the slice of paradise you never knew you needed. Even among Aussies on ‘mainland’ […] More

The only condition is to run any kind of business for at least five years in an area with less than 2,000 inhabitants Have you ever thought of leaving your life behind and launching a business in a different country? Now is a great opportunity to finally do so. Italy’s second smallest region — Molise — has kicked […] More

It’s that time of the year again! Now in its 5th year, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards continue to delight everyone with the stellar quality of their entrants, in both a technical and comedic sense. Behind the laughter is a serious message from founders of the awards, Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam. “Remember, we are all about […] More